Animal Facts for Kids: True or False?

Entertain little ones with this interesting animal trivia

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Educating your kids about animals can be as much fun as watching a movie or reading a book. Children are naturally inquisitive, and many are pet lovers who soak up new information eagerly. These interesting animal facts for kids are sure to keep them on their toes.

True or false: Some animals can get sunburn
True. Certain animals are more susceptible to sunburn than others, particularly those with shorter hair and light-colored skin. Dogs, cats, horses and cows, for example, often get sunburn on their noses and the tips of their ears during hot summer days.

True or false: No cat likes water
False. It's true that house cats would probably rather sleep on a bed of nails than get in the bathtub, but many of the big cats enjoy splashing around. Bengal tigers, in particular, are fond of lakes and streams, and can often be seen playing together in the water, both in the zoo and in the wild.

True or false: Frogs have to drink lots of water
False. You would think that water makes up a large part of a frog's diet, especially since they always seem to live near water. One of the most interesting animal facts for kids is that frogs don't drink at all. Frogs are unique creatures that actually absorb water through their skins to stay hydrated, so they don't have to imbibe any water through their mouths.

True or false: Elephants eat with their noses
True. Elephants belong to a largely extinct group of animals called proboscidea, which use their noses as forks and spoons. They do not actually swallow their food through their noses, but lift branches, grass and other pieces of vegetation with their strong trunks, then curl the food into their mouths.

True or false: Camels can walk 100 miles in the desert without water
True. Camels can traverse up to 100 desert miles without a drop to drink. Once they have access to water, however, they can consume up to 30 gallons in as few as 13 minutes. Part of the reason they can go so long without hydration is because they do not often sweat.

True or false: Chimpanzees are nocturnal
False. One of the most interesting animal facts for kids is that chimps are often observed playing, eating or walking at night, but they are actually day creatures. They can be found sleeping during the day and during the night. This is often related to the weather; if they sleep all day through a rain storm, they will be active at night, but they'll be out during the day on a sunny afternoon.

True or false: The hummingbird egg is the world's smallest bird egg
True. Hummingbirds lay the smallest eggs, while ostriches lay the largest. In fact, ostrich eggs are so big that it can take up to two hours to hard-boil them.